VU

Semecarpus pubescens

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Semecarpus pubescens faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its native range in Southeast Asia. The species' slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, while its valuable timber and traditional medicinal uses have led to targeted harvesting. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the montane forest conditions this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Semecarpus pubescens inhabits tropical montane forests and hill slopes at elevations between 500-1,500 meters. The species thrives in well-drained soils of primary and secondary forests, often found along forest edges and in partially disturbed areas.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Semecarpus pubescens classified as Vulnerable?
Semecarpus pubescens is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Semecarpus pubescens faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its native range in Southeast Asia. The species' slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, while its valuable timber and traditional medicinal uses have led to targeted harvesting. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the montane forest conditions this species depends upon.
Where does Semecarpus pubescens live?
Semecarpus pubescens occurs in Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Semecarpus pubescens?
The main threats to Semecarpus pubescens are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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